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How To Do Due Diligence On a Business You Want To Buy

How To Do Due Diligence On a Business You Want To Buy

Learn how to do due diligence on a business you want to buy, and save money by doing it yourself! Quick, effective strategies for buyers looking to cut costs.

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Due Diligence is Expensive!

You’re ready to buy a business…you've found an accountant to do the due diligence for you, and their quote is £10k plus.

Here’s the tough truth: the cost of due diligence is expensive, and you still have to pay even if the deal doesn't go ahead:

  • ❌ You hand off every check to expensive accountants—only to face bills in the £’000’s, when this money could be used towards buying the business.
  • ❌ You wade through endless documents without a clear roadmap—missing critical red flags.
  • ❌ You panic at the first anomaly or red flag—you stall or walk away…perhaps rightfully, but maybe not? But you still have to pay the expensive fees.
  • ❌ You might overlook hidden liabilities—undisclosed debts, inflated revenues, or legal headaches.
  • ❌ Adding insult to injury, you still have to pay the accountants for their due diligence work, even when the deal falls through.
  • ❌ You lose negotiation leverage because you’re under-prepared when it matters most.

💣 The result? You drain your budget, watch deals collapse, and kick yourself for not spotting problems yourself.

The Smarter Way To Do Your Own Your Due Diligence

Don’t hand over your deal to costly accountants—be the expert in your own purchase.

With our in-house due diligence training, you can:

  • ✅ Run rapid financial health checks—no hefty accountant fees needed.
  • ✅ Know what information to ask for to check the business numbers.
  • ✅ Uncover hidden debts & inflated revenues before they become deal-breakers.
  • ✅ Negotiate Head of Terms like a pro—secure favorable terms without overpaying on legal fees.
  • ✅ Decide with confidence when to walk away or move forward to meet the owner.

This is how smart buyers control costs, eliminate surprises, and close deals on their own terms.

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"In terms of value, your course is outstanding!…yours I thought was sensational value…I love your spreadsheet, I think it’s just like gold…I just really like the way that you teach, I loved it…for me your course overall value, ease of learning, it’s the best one that I’ve done!"
Tanya – Australia

"It’s definitely helped with the confidence side of things..."

"it’s definitely helped with the confidence side of things…explaining what the actual benefits would be to the seller, so understanding that side of it…it helps me definitely build my confidence with it already just by explaining the other side."
Sam – UK

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"I first saw Russell on youtube, and although a bit skeptical in the beginning, I still went ahead and bought his course; I am so happy i did because he is a phenomenal teacher who keeps things simple and easy to understand; especially because he’s a qualified accountant he makes accounting easy. Throughout the course I learned how to go and buy a business through seller financing (which is something i looked to learn for a long time) but he also teaches other ways to acquire a business: he’s very knowledgeable with skin in the game. Not only is the course great, he’s also very fast and clear when he answered all the questions i had after i enquired a business i wanted to buy. Russell’s support is unmatched. Overall I’m grateful Russell created the course and very happy i bought it because it gave me the confidence to go and apply all his teaching in real life: I highly recommend anyone to go and learn from him as he’s a phenomenal teacher."
Sho – UK

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How You Successfully Buy a Million-Pound Business

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How to Do Due Diligence (Without Hiring an Accountant)

Knowing how to do due diligence yourself can save you both time and money—two things that matter most when you’re close to securing a million-pound business.

At this stage, you’ve already found a great business, negotiated a strong deal, and the owner has agreed to seller finance or deferred consideration. The last thing you want is delays while waiting for an accounting firm to fit you in—or a hefty bill at the end of it.

That’s why in this step of the programme, I teach you exactly how to carry out due diligence yourself, with confidence, using our free due diligence checklist for buying a business pdf.

Due diligence is a teachable skill—and once you learn how to assess the numbers, ask the right questions, and check what matters most, you’ll be able to move faster and smarter, without relying on expensive professionals.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this step to buy a million-pound business:

  • ✅ How to do due diligence on a million-pound business.
  • ✅ Use a step-by-step due diligence checklist for buying a business pdf to request exactly the right documents and data.
  • ✅ What information you should ask for to check the business numbers.
  • ✅ How to uncover if a business is in financial difficulty.
  • ✅ How to check if a business is making the disclosed profits.
  • ✅ How to check if the underlying information supports the information you already have.
  • ✅ How to negotiate a “Heads of Terms” with the business owner.
  • ✅ What to include in a “Heads of Terms“.
  • ✅ How to save money with solicitor costs.
  • ✅ How to choose a solicitor.
  • ✅ What are warranties and indemnities.

By the end of this step, you’ll know exactly how to carry out due diligence yourself—and how to complete your deal with clarity and confidence.

  • Fast video learning.
  • Free Due Diligence checklist for buying a business PDF.
  • Free support community.
  • 30-day money back guarantee.

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"I found Russell’s course to be extremely comprehensive, easy to follow, and fantastic value. It’s a great course to start with if you are new to buying a business for little to no money down. I also highly recommend Russell’s Business Purchasing Funding System software – it’s an excellent resource for determining the profitability of the business and its capacity to fund its own acquisition. I have no hesitation in recommending this course!"
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"Russell’s advice was exactly what I needed — practical, insightful, and grounded in real-world experience. Within minutes, he cut through the noise and helped me focus on what truly mattered in a complex business acquisition I was exploring. His ability to spot red flags, ask the right questions, and offer clear, balanced guidance was invaluable. He brings a level of clarity and calm that only comes from deep experience. I’d highly recommend him to anyone in the healthcare sector navigating high-stakes decisions."
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Who Is This Course For?

  • ✅ You want to be an entrepreneur.
  • ✅ You want to buy an existing million-pound business.
  • ✅ You already own a business and you want to expand by buying another million-pound business or competitor.
  • ✅ You don't know the right questions to ask business owners.
  • ✅ You don't know how to do due diligence, which can be expensive if you get an accountant to do the work for you, and you're prepared to learn how to do due diligence yourself.

Who This Course Is NOT For?

  • ❌ You are not open to new ideas.
  • ❌ You are looking to start a business instead of buying an existing one.
  • ❌ You are the type of person who likes to join courses & groups and make others feel bad for not knowing as much as you do.
  • ❌ You're not interested in buying an existing million-pound business.
  • ❌ You don't want to explore how to spend less of your own money versus other people's money when you buy a million-pound business.

How I Bought My Million-Pound Business

I negotiated to buy a civil engineering firm with £2M in revenue. I agreed on a deal for £500k, even though the seller wanted £850k. The structure?

  • The seller financed £260k. We agreed on this in 10-15 minutes, which included time to explain seller finance. The business would pay this amount over 5 years at 0% interest. The business would secure the loan on its assets. They did not need a personal guarantee.
  • £50k for a 10% share of the deal - they agreed to run the business using their sector knowledge.
  • I secured £60k in asset finance without difficulty - even though I didn’t own the business at the time.
  • I arranged £120k in invoice discounting - It took the most time, but I managed it even though I didn't own the business.
  • £10k of my own cash - just 2% of the price.

It was creative. Elegant. Smart.
But I lost it to a cash buyer.

I made a mistake. I took too long to arrange the invoice discounting finance. Then, the cash buyer swooped in with an extra £100k cash offer. Because of that, I lost the deal. I recommend reaching out to off-market business owners to steer clear of this problem.

💡 Lesson learned? The deal only works when the seller feels motivated — not you, but you need to move fast. What I should have done was ask the seller to increase the seller-finance part of the purchase price.

I stayed patient, but I became a motivated buyer.

I didn’t want to lose another deal, so I rushed into using a bank loan on my next deal. This was a £1.6 million revenue-fitted furniture business. The structure:

  • £100k seller finance - this helped to close the gap between the bank loan and the cash I had in my other business.
  • I took out a £170k bank loan - this meant handling the deal as an asset purchase. It created an administrative nightmare. I had to transfer agreements, employment contracts, banking, and customer credit card payments. I also faced loan guarantees and many bank hurdles.
  • I had £80k cash from another business - I was lucky to have it. But looking back, I became a motivated buyer. You should avoid this. That is why building a deal pipeline is important.

It worked, but the hoops I jumped through for the bank were brutal:

  • 📑 Personal guarantees - with the risk of losing my home.
  • 📑 Security - this included property and a government-backed scheme. Banks rarely lend without security.
  • 📑 Too many financial projections and credit checks can be a problem - Banks won’t approve loans if you or your business score poorly on credit checks.
  • 📑 Previous business ownership/experience - I was lucky to have this, but you may not. There is a way around it, but it's another hoop to jump through.
  • 📑 The deal needed an asset purchase since banks typically don’t lend against shares. This makes the transfer process more complex. Individual assets and contracts might need specific transfer formalities, which can cause delays. Plus some sellers may not even agree to this type of sale in any case.

Today? I wouldn’t take the same route again. Seller financing is faster, cleaner, and keeps you in control.

Are You Ready to Master Due Diligence Like a Pro?

Stop overpaying and avoid nasty surprises—learn the exact steps, and shortcuts to vet any business yourself, uncover hidden risks fast, and save thousands.

Enroll now and turn your due diligence into your secret weapon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'how to do due diligence on a business' course is designed for ambitious individuals—whether you're just getting started or already in business—who want to buy an existing 7-figure company. You'll learn how to confidently do your own due diligence—so you avoid buying a bad deal. No prior experience needed.
Yes! You getlifetime access to all course content. You can revisit the videos anytime, as often as you like—plus, all future updates are included free.
Instantly. As soon as your payment is complete, you'll receive immediate access to the entire course, so you can start learning right away.
Access starts the moment you enrol, and you’ll have lifetime access across all your devices. Go at your own pace and revisit any module whenever you need it.
YouTube is great—but it’s a maze of fragmented content. You’ll spend weeks trying to piece it all together, and often miss crucial details or waste time on low-value tips. This course gives you a clear, proven roadmap—step-by-step—so you avoid the biggest mistakes and make smart buying decisions quickly. And remember this, you don't know what you don't know. Plus, you’ll get access to a private community support group for personalised support, inspiration, and accountability. That’s something YouTube can’t give you.
Yes! The course is fully mobile-friendly. You can watch lessons from your smartphone, tablet, or desktop—and even listen to them in the car. *Just don’t watch the screen if you're the one driving!*
No problem. While the course uses UK-based examples, the principles—like seller financing, valuation, negotiation, and due diligence—are universal. Buyers from many countries have applied these strategies successfully, and customers from USA and Australia have bought the course.

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If you're not completely happy with what you find, just email support@bowraven.com with “Gimme my money.” I’ll refund you every penny—no fuss, no questions. This isn’t a gamble; it’s my promise that you’ll leave empowered, not tied down by buyer’s remorse. Your success—and your peace of mind—is everything.

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